Description
Behind a neat run of LED fittings there is usually a small white box doing the quiet work, and this is the one we reach for. It holds the current steady, handles loads up to 30W and responds to ordinary phase-cut, or triac, wall dimming, so the lights fade smoothly rather than step down in jumps. At 127mm long it is slim and low enough to sit tidily out of sight.
We use it most often on domestic downlight and plaster-in schemes, where the fitting itself is meant to disappear into the line of the ceiling and the control gear needs to live somewhere discreet. It suits kitchens, hallways, landings, bedrooms and snugs on a normal household circuit, and it is a sensible choice if you want dimming from a wall plate you already have rather than from an app. Add up the wattage of the fittings you intend to run and keep the total inside the driver's output; where a scheme grows beyond that, we would split the load.
The casing is white, flat sided and unfussy, with a plain finish that stays anonymous wherever it ends up. It asks very little of you: isolate the circuit before any work is done, keep the body free of dust, and an occasional wipe with a dry cloth is all the attention it needs. It is meant for dry interior positions, not exposed or wet ones. It carries a three year warranty. The same range runs to recessed bases in a spread of sizes and in black, gold and white, so the driver, the base and the finish can all be chosen together in one go.
Specification
| Colour |
White |
| Weight |
0.14KG |
| Length |
127mm |
| Width |
40mm |
| Height |
27mm |
| Materials Used |
Iron, Plastic |
| Lamp Cap |
Not Applicable |
| LED Power (W) |
30W (±5%) |
| Type of Driver |
Triac Dimmable |
| Constant Current Output (mA) |
750mA |
| Min/Max. Voltage Output (V) |
25-40V |
| Load Range (W) |
30W |
| Total Power Consumption (W) |
30W (±5%) |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Warranty |
3yrs |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| Pieces Included |
1 |
| Installation |
Requires Installation By Qualified Electrician |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
Is it dimmable, and with what sort of dimmer?
Yes. It works with phase-cut, or triac, dimming, so a compatible mains dimmer switch will control it. Trailing edge types generally give the smoothest low-end fade.
How big is it?
127mm long, 40mm wide and 27mm high, weighing 0.14kg.
What load can it take?
Up to 30W. Total the wattage of the fittings on the driver and keep it at or below that figure.
Can it be used in a bathroom or outside?
It is rated IP20, so it belongs in dry interior locations only.
How should it be cleaned?
Switch off at the circuit, then wipe the white casing with a dry cloth. Nothing wet and no solvents.
Does it come with a lamp socket or holder?
No. It is power supply gear only; the lamp or LED module belongs to the fitting it feeds.